The Civil Guard has arrested a 36-year-old man accused of stealing air conditioning units in Torrevieja, dismantling them, and selling the parts as scrap metal. The suspect, a Spaniard with numerous previous convictions, is charged with 19 property crimes.
The investigation began in March 2024 after several air conditioner thefts were detected in Las Salinas. The Civil Guard in Torrevieja, in collaboration with the Local Police, found that the stolen units were dismantled and sold in parts at various scrapyards to avoid suspicion. Parts like radiators, electric motors, and copper were distributed separately.
The investigation also tracked a suspicious vehicle linked to the suspect. On November 12, the suspect was arrested at his home in Torrevieja following a series of surveillance operations. He was placed at the disposal of the Court of Instruction No. 1 of Torrevieja, which released him on bail.
